Refer CD-1 Rezoning 8029–8225 Oak Street and 1012 West 64th Avenue

Motion 31 · Council Meeting, January 17, 2023

On Consent Location 8029-8225 Oak Street and 1012 West 64th Avenue

Summary

A rezoning application for 8029–8225 Oak Street and 1012 West 64th Avenue proposes to rezone 12 parcels from RS-1 (Residential) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District, increasing the floor space ratio from 0.60 to 3.25 and building height from 10.7 m to a maximum of 28.5 m (eight storeys).
The development would consist of four buildings containing a total of 200 strata-titled residential units, with two of the buildings also including commercial uses at grade and on the second floor.
The site occupies nearly an entire block face along Oak Street in the Marpole area and is currently developed with 12 tenanted single-detached homes; the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy applies to all existing tenants.
The proposal is enabled by the Marpole Community Plan and is supported by the Vancouver Plan and Housing Vancouver Strategy; nearby rezonings for similar six- and eight-storey buildings have already been approved in the area.
Local school capacity is a noted consideration, with Churchill Secondary projected to be operating above capacity at 111% by 2031; the City coordinates with the Vancouver School Board to monitor and plan for growth impacts.
Staff recommend referring the application to a Public Hearing and support approval in principle, subject to conditions including community amenity contributions and compliance with the Green Buildings Policy.